Memorial

Sapper W D Hancox

Spr W D Hancox

Source: Copyright Robert Forsyth

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Current Location

St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Church Street, Deddington, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, OX15 0SA, England

SP 46747 31699

Church of England

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Type of Memorial: Battlefield cross or marker
WMR Reference Number: 31257
Description: Wall mounted original plain wooden Battlefield cross with black painted inscription and name. Tenon joint at base of shaft.
Inscription: Tag : G.R.U Shaft and arms of cross : R I P / 140053 / SAPR.. W. D. HANCOX. 154 FLD.. CO. R.E. / KILLED IN ACTION. / 1ST JULY / 1916.

War: First World War (1914-1918)
Number Commemorated: 1
Died: 1
Information shown: Service number, rank, forename initials, surname, regiment, manner of death, date of death

Battlefield Cross or Marker

Height: 1000 mm

Width: 530 mm

Depth: 65 mm

Made from: Wood

Condition: Good

The Countryman V.11D No11 (2004)
Web-link to Returned from the Front - Deddington. http://thereturned.co.uk/crosses/deddington-st-peter-and-st-paul/